A Natura 2000 protected area, Elafonisi is one of the most unique places in Greece. Full of dunes with sand lilies and junipers, sand alternating between white and pink, and crystal clear turquoise waters, this is a Caribbean paradise in the Mediterranean!
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Elafonisi is located on the southwesternmost point of Crete and is oblong, which often seems to be divided into two parts by water, giving the impression of it being a separate island. The protected area of Elafonisi features magnificent natural formations with arguably the most beautiful being the pinkish sand which exists in many places, taking its color from thousands of broken seashells and corals. The exotic beach with its white and pink sand and turquoise waters is reminiscent of the Caribbean. Near the breaking point of the peninsula, the water does not exceed 1m (3 feet), creating a small lagoon, which can easily be crossed. The eastern side of the beach, in front of the lagoon, is organized, having umbrellas, showers, lifeguards, snack bars, and changing rooms. In Elafonisi, you will have plenty of time to explore the area, swim in the crystal clear waters, and even grab a bite to eat!
Kindly advise your accommodation in order to send you the pick up details!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Elafonisi Day Tour from Rethymno lasts about 9–10 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $46 per person for this Chania experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays and Sundays.
Children aged 5–12 pay from $23, adults from $46. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Kindly advise your accommodation in order to send you the pick up details! Pickup points include Hotel Medusa, Deep Blue Sea at Georgioupolis.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 3.5 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Fantasy Travel.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
The beach was beautiful. Water was clear and calm. We didn’t stop at the caves of Saint Sophia as promised in the description and the bus dropped us off on the busy and dangerous main road instead of at the hotel as expected
My experience was top! The trip was amazing and it was really helpful the assistance of Fantasy travel.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elafonisi Day Tour from Rethymno | 9–10 hours | 3.5 (2) | $46 | |
 Private Elafonisi Full-day Tour from Rethymno | 10–12 hours | 5.0 (1) | $513 | View |
 Day Trip Elafonisi Island From Rethymno English French German Gui | 10 hours | 3.4 (27) | $34 | View |
 Elafonisi & Falasarna Small Group Tour from Chania w/snacks | 10–11 hours | 5.0 (247) | $113 | View |
 Day Tour to Elafonisi Beach from Heraklion with Pickup Included | 12–13 hours | 4.5 (71) | $63 | View |
 Elafonisi & Milia Mountain - Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch | 8–9 hours | 5.0 (155) | $188 | View |
 All Day Elafonisi and Falassarna Family Tour | 8 hours | 4.8 (17) | $377 | View |